by The Frugal Tourist | Jan 6, 2024 | American Express, Travel, United
Since some credit cards provide travel credits that expire within a year, depositing money in United’s travel bank is a viable option to utilize those credits so they won’t go to waste. Funds diverted in United’s travel bank have a 5-year lifespan so it offers some level of longevity and a whole lot of flexibility, especially that travel is not expected to pick up again anytime soon. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to fund and use United’s Travel Bank.
by The Frugal Tourist | May 27, 2023 | American Express, Business Cards, Credit Cards
If you are just starting your side hustle, applying for your first ever business credit card application may be a bit unnerving. In this article, I aim to demystify the business credit card application process for new sole proprietors and side-hustlers. I will also provide tips on how to answer an American Express Business Credit Card application so you can be on your way to earning travel rewards (or cashback) to inch you closer to your future bucket-list vacation.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 31, 2022 | American Express, Cashback, Charles Schwab
If you’re an American Express cardholder looking for a way to cash out your Membership Rewards points, the Charles Schwab Platinum card may be the right option. This card allows cardholders the ability to convert their points into cash, which can be a great way to get some extra spending money! n this blog post, we’ll discuss the details of the Charles Schwab Platinum® Card and the steps on how you can use it to cash out your points.
by The Frugal Tourist | Oct 30, 2022 | American Express, Rakuten
Rakuten is a shopping portal that allows consumers to earn extra cashback or travel points for every purchase. These rewards can add up quickly and help get us closer to our dream vacation on points or cash! Since most of us love to redeem our points for nearly free travel, I set up my Rakuten account to receive American Express Membership Rewards points that I can use for discounted flights. In this blog post, I will walk you through the steps on how to set up your Rakuten account to earn American Express Membership Rewards so you can be on your way to your next bucket-list destination.
